Santos has marked a historic milestone at the Kumul Marine Terminal, with the appointment of Jackson Jim and Willie Mapal as Team Leaders, making them the first Papua New Guinean nationals to fully lead the facility.

The milestone is being described as a significant achievement in the history of one of Papua New Guinea’s key energy export facilities and reflects decades of investment in developing the country’s workforce and technical leadership.

Located in the Gulf of Papua, the Kumul Marine Terminal is the primary offshore export terminal for Papua New Guinea’s crude oil production and plays an important role in supporting the country’s petroleum industry and economy.

Santos PNG Vice President PNG Operations, Rhys Ward, says the appointments demonstrate the strength and capability of Papua New Guinea’s national workforce.

Mr. Ward says the achievement reflects the company’s long-term investment in people, leadership development and sustainable careers for Papua New Guineans.

Santos Country Chair PNG, Leon Buskens, says seeing the Kumul Marine Terminal fully led by Papua New Guinean nationals is a significant and proud achievement.

He says the milestone highlights Santos’ continued commitment to developing local talent and leadership within the country’s petroleum industry.

Newly appointed Team Leader Jackson Jim says he is proud to be part of the first fully Papua New Guinean leadership team at the Kumul Marine Terminal.

He says the achievement demonstrates the opportunities available to Papua New Guineans through investment in local talent and professional development.